Geoff Mazeroff

This week we finished Radical Candor by discussing the bonus chapter (in the revised and updated edition of the book) entitled “A Radically Candid Performance Review.” “The biannual or annual review is performance management, which is different from developmental feedback!”…

This week we discussed the afterword entitled “Rolling Out Radical Candor.” You “Much is written about self-awareness — the ability to recognize your own strengths and weaknesses. There’s less written about relational awareness — the impact you’re having on others.”…

This week we finished Chapter 8 (Results). There are ten sections: 1:1 conversations, staff meetings, think time, “big debate” meetings, “big decision” meetings, all-hands meetings, meeting-free zones, Kanban boards, walk around, be conscious of culture. “Big Debate” Meetings “Lower the…

This week we started Chapter 8 (Results). There are ten sections: 1:1 conversations, staff meetings, think time, “big debate” meetings, “big decision” meetings, all-hands meetings, meeting-free zones, Kanban boards, walk around, be conscious of culture. We covered 1:1 conversations, staff…

This week we finished Chapter 7 (team). Formatting note: I’m trying to strike a balance of codifying the useful tips the book covers, but we as a group skip because we don’t have anything noteworthy. Sentences in italics are those…

This week we continued Chapter 7 (team) with the topics of growth management and hiring. Formatting note: I’m trying to strike a balance of codifying the useful tips the book covers, but we as a group skip because we don’t…

This week we started Chapter 7 (team). Formatting note: I’m trying to strike a balance of codifying the useful tips the book covers, but we as a group skip because we don’t have anything noteworthy. Sentences in italics are those…

This week we wrapped up Chapter 6 (guidance). Formatting note: I’m trying to strike a balance of codifying the useful tips the book covers, but we as a group skip because we don’t have anything noteworthy. Paragraphs in italics are…

This week we covered several more sections of Chapter 6 (guidance). Management “Fix-It” Weeks “…a system was created where people could log annoying management issues. If, for example, it took too long to get expense reports approved, you could file…

This week we finished Chapter 5 (relationships — an approach to establishing trust with your direct reports), and started Chapter 6 (guidance). Chapter 5 (continued) Respect boundaries “…a real hug may be the world’s most effective way to show you…